Try: Check into church and community resources for support groups for people grieving a loss many grief support groups welcome members grieving any type of loss in their lives including loss of vision research national state and county agencies that offer help and

Materials: Computer with internet access pen and paper

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Social, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: About the causes of blindness and loss of vision research organizations and companies that offer large-print items reading materials books on tape and special recorders and other products for the blind consider counseling and loss of vision rehabilitation services offered through the division of rehabilitation services office or social services office check out organizations that offer training to people with low vision the cr can be taught how to train other senses like hearing and touch how to cook safely tips for cleaning and how to get around in the home or yard some walking aids may also be given to the cr information

References: Adapted from vision blindness – coping tips from elder-one-stop com

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Try: Place birdhouses and bird feeders outside where homebound cr can view comfortably have journal pen or pencil and books handy and portable table in a comfortable writing position let cr bird watch and keep a journal of what types of birds visit the time of day and the time of year the cr can also compare the birds’ habits to those in the books this will create a new interest a new hobby and a conversation topic for you and the cr

Materials: Birdhouses birdbaths and bird feeders books on different species of birds from library or bookstore blank journal adjustable height table such as a portable laptop computer table

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Social, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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Try: # ask the cr what activities they would like to do that would make them feel happy # try to get the cr to go out with friends or family for a meal or other activity # ask the cr if there is a friend he or she would like to go and visit # ask cr’s family or friends to call the cr to do a specific activity that the cr would enjoy # ask the cr what he or she needs help with in order to do a certain activity is it transportation materials help with hygiene or beauty # give the cr the phone numbers they need for any upcoming activity

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Try: # reassure the cr that the caregiver respects his or her decisions # whenever possible allow the cr to make choices about what the cr want to do for the day # make sure the cg is not being over protective or controlling # try backing off and allowing the cr some space # reduce the number of days that the cg provides services if possible # allow the cr to do as much as he or she can by him or herself

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Try: # get the cr involved with activities and tasks # redirect negative or hopeless conversations to a task # secure dangerous objects and chemicals in the home # review with cr his or her accomplishments # assist cr with making goals and plans for the future # assist the cr with planning a trip take a class go to the theatre # develop an i always wanted to _____ list with the cr and do things together that are on the list or ask the cr to think of someone he or she can call to do these activities with # explore spiritual activities or events # suggest that cr read the newspaper or check the internet for interesting activities to do join an online garden chat club etc # develop an emergency phone list

Materials: # internet # note pad or journal # pen

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: Tell the cr that the caregiver (cg) is concerned about cr because he or she seems depressed sad and withdrawn ask cr why he or she feels sad break down large or time consuming tasks so the cr doesn’t feel overwhelmed try to get the cr to do something they enjoy like a hobby or baking ask the cr if he or she needs help making plans to do something with a friend take the cr for a short walk or ask a family member of the cr if he or she would be willing to ask the cr if he or she is interested in doing some volunteer work in the community reassure the cr that as he or she begins to move and connect again he or she will feel better talk with other family members or a trusted friend to come up with other ideas and activities that might interest the cr watch the cr to make sure he or she is sleeping and eating ok

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Try: # listen to the cr as he or she expresses frustration # remind the cr of who people are when they come to visit # keep home well organized and clean # remind cr to put purse or keys down in the same place # calmly say to the cr i see that you’re upset that your purse is missing; i’ll do my best to find it for you # keep back-ups of commonly misplaced items hats wallets

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Try: # listen to the cr as he or she expresses frustration over loss # encourage cr to take care of him or herself diet exercise activity involvement # be upbeat around the cr # review photo albums video and other special items # encourage the cr to tell stories about the photos etc # encourage the cr to talk about the bad as well as the good # prepare for and allow the cr to have angry and resentful emotions # prepare for rapid changes in emotion and energy levels # be sensitive to signs of depression and withdrawal # try to get the cr to go out and do activities away from the home

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Try: Summarize the feelings for the cr in a calm friendly way talk face to face tell cr that the caregiver (cg) understands ask the cr if there are other tasks or activities he or she would be willing to do instead help cr make a list of daily activities and a list of enjoyable things they want to do praise cr for tasks well done

Materials: Pad of paper note cards pen

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: # check bedroom and bathroom for sharp objects and remove them # secure sharp knives in kitchen # during bathing and grooming check legs arms and wrists for injury # keep the cr busy with hands doing activities # use physical exercise to distract cr’s energy # encourage the use of wrist sweat bands # place playing cards stress balls or other toys around cr’s home to keep them busy and distracted from harming him or herself # use a daily schedule of activities to keep the cr busy

Materials: # athletic wrist bands # playing cards # stress balls

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

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